Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Baby’s First Christmas

Immy’s first Christmas was such a special time for our little family unit and we are really looking forward to our first Christmas as a family of four – young children bring such joy to family holidays and celebrations.

~ A babysitting pass so Mum and Dad can have a few hours out together as a couple!

What would you add to my list of suggestions for baby’s first Christmas?

Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.

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We are putting cardboard tubes in. The thicker ones from Glad Wrap etc. Our babe loves to hold and suck them. He also loves bits of ribbon. When our daughter had her first Christmas we gave her a box of tissues and some post it notes. She LOVED them. Connor isn't quite old enough for those yet.
Schleich toys are great for holding because there are lots of legs to grab and they can be used when they get older.

I love this. It's so unnecessary spend on baby's first Christmas (or even birthday) when really, their needs are so simple and they benefit from the simplest toys. People keep asking me what I've got my daughter who is about to have her first Christmas and I tell them not much, she doesn't need anything. You can see the judgement..WHAT? You did buy your daughter a motorised car, Barbie dreamhouse and an ipad? It's consumerism out of control when we feel that we need to 'spoil' even babies who really get the most benefit out of simple toys.

BLESS YOU for saying this. SO true and a much needed attitude. We are planning one sentimental gift that baby will get to set out every Christmas and beyond that, only things baby NEEDS! If they don't need anything, then we won't be buying extra. My favorite gifts growing up were the homemade ones and a stocking full of books. My mom would individually wrap pieces of chocolate and sprinkle them throughout our stockings. Simple fun.

My baby girl just turned 8 months old. I'm thinking this first Christmas is like a "freebie" in that we don't have to spend much money on gifts for her. Which is great since our financial situation is very bad right now. All of her gifts will be coming from family (let THEM go overboard!) but I'm sure she'll enjoy the wrapping paper more than the actual gift.

I really like the idea of a personalized ornament. When my nieces and nephews were babies, I put rattles and other small items that easily fit into their stockings. Thanks for writing this blog! There are lots of great ideas here. I have a newborn nephew that I will soon be shopping for. :-)

Im so sorry i dont agree at all with this.. my daughter is 10 months and i feel that even if she wont remember you will have a scrapbook of her first christmas..and too me as a mother i feel that i need to do this for her. Especially when it wasnt done for me when i was young.,..